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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.72, 389.29 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.72, 389.29 and 105.61 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.72 : 389.29 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.72/389.29 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.72x = 389.29 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.72x = 41,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,112.92/259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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